Congratulations to Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center! Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center is built on the belief that no one agency or professional can solve the Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center, through an impressive combination of public and private resources, represents an unparalleled opportunity for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community to initiate a powerful response to a devastating problem.
problem of child abuse alone. Child Advocacy Centers are community based, and Pat’s Place could not be
possible without the commitment of many community partners.The core services are:
Coordinated multidisciplinary investigations and team staffings
Comprehensive case management
Parent support groups and linkage to therapeutic services
Advocacy
Prevention education and public awareness
Traci Zeller is an interior designer based in Charlotte, North Carolina and the owner of Traci Zeller Designs. Her recent projects include a whole house renovation in Fort Mill, South Carolina and an
urban condo in Charlotte’s South End. Traci is also a devoted wife, mother to three year-old twin boys
and volunteer. She is a member of the Junior League and currently serves as the President of Charlotte
Mothers of Multiples, a support group for families of multiple birth children. Traci holds degrees from
the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia. For more information on Traci and her
business, or to follow her design blog, visit her award-winning website at www.tracizeller.com.
Denise Altman is President of Altman Initiative Group, Inc. and the founder of the Business Success
Institute. She helps companies across the country hire better, improve teamwork, and enhance
individual performance through training, coaching, and meeting facilitation. Denise holds a Master’s
Degree in Business Administration, is a Certified Public Accountant, and is a Certified Professional
Behavior Analyst. You can learn more about her work at www.altmaninitiative.com.
Cathy Sheafor, Founder of Charlotte Community School for Girls, is passionate about children, women,
education, the environment, technology and issues of justice and fairness. A graduate of Duke
University and Washington University School of Law, where she graduated Order of the Coif, Cathy
practiced law for the Department of Justice, focusing on environmental and civil rights issues. She is an
experienced mediator and teacher and taught courses at both Duke University and Meredith College.
Charlotte Community School for Girls, a tuition-free private school for girls from low-income families,
will open in August 2010. To learn more about the school, visit www.charlottecommunityschool.org.
Kristen Felty is a former educator and communications professional who is actively involved in several non-profits dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in the Charlotte community. She is
the former president of Charlotte Mothers of Multiples, Inc., a 550+ member organization supporting
families with multiple birth children, and was an inaugural member of the 14-person Levine Children’s
Hospital Family Advisory Council that continues to be instrumental in improving the family-centered
focus of the facility. Kristen is also a skilled project manager who places significant emphasis on
careful and comprehensive planning and assessment, a key component in effective leadership of non-
profit groups. She is a Cum Laude graduate of Wake Forest University.
Talitha McGuinness, Owner of Carolina Consulting Company and Campaign Manager, has been involved in Marketing and Public Relations communications for over 10 years. Her experience includes
implementing public involvement programs, marketing and communication plans, overall branding and
designing various collateral, as well as writing for various outlets including newsletters, media
releases, feature stories, etc. Talitha is actively involved in several non-profit organizations such as the
Charlotte Mothers of Multiples, the Charlotte Community School for Girls, and the Fetal Hope
Foundation. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master of Arts Degree in Communication
Studies.
